ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 288872 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
scamper
elusive
keen
raspy

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
embellish
euphoria
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
preclude
cure
trove
gravity

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
procrastinate
extol
abate

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
nurture
pallid
pageantry
naive

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."